federally qualified health center site
Tenakee Health Center — Hoonah, Alaska
About Tenakee Health Center
Tenakee Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Hoonah, Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA records it as a seasonal site that may not run year-round; it has been in federal health center scope since 1998; it reports 20 operating hours a week, below the 40-hour median for health center sites in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area.
SOUTHEAST ALASKA REGIONAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM runs 26 other listed locations.
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at Tenakee Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Tenakee Health Center under the health center payment system, and the sliding fee scale can lower the cost of the visit for those who qualify; the drug is billed to Part D by a pharmacy.
HRSA lists no Medicare billing number here for SOUTHEAST ALASKA REGIONAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM; confirm billing before a first visit.
Medicare's general GLP-1 rules are set out.
- Do you manage GLP-1 prescriptions for Medicare patients?
- Which Medicare plans do you take?
- What documents precede a prior authorization?
Insurance and Medicare at Tenakee Health Center
Tenakee Health Center is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Alaska expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 118,047 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Alaska Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-478-6065; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Tenakee Health Center is required to provide or arrange, directly or by referral:
Weight management and diabetes care sit inside primary care, where a GLP-1 conversation would start.
- Primary care for all ages
- Behavioral health and substance use care
- Preventive dental care
- Laboratory and diagnostic services
Getting there and what to expect
Tenakee Health Center is at D St, Hoonah, AK, 99829, Hoonah-Angoon Census Area.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Hoonah measures 0 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 20 operating hours a week here, listed as part-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at searhc.org.
Call 907-736-2347 before travelling.
- Medicare card and any Part D card
- Photo ID
- Current medications and doses
- Recent labs or prescriber notes
- Income and household size, for the fee scale
Other options near Tenakee Health Center
The nearest SOUTHEAST ALASKA REGIONAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM site is Hoonah Health Center in Hoonah, 24.6 miles away.
Jesse Norma Jim Health Center in Angoon is the next one out, 30.5 miles away.
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area carries 6 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hoonah Health Center | Same network · Hoonah | 24.6 mi |
| Jesse Norma Jim Health Center | Same network · Angoon | 30.5 mi |
| Pelican Health Center | Same network · Pelican | 39.4 mi |
| Front Street Clinic Juneau | Same network · Juneau | 46.6 mi |
| SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium | Same network · Juneau | 46.7 mi |
| Excursion Inlet Clinic | Same network · Juneau | 46.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Tenakee Health Center
Does Tenakee Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Tenakee Health Center, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 907-736-2347 to confirm.
What kind of site is Tenakee Health Center?
HRSA records Tenakee Health Center as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1998. SOUTHEAST ALASKA REGIONAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM operates it alongside 26 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Tenakee Health Center?
HRSA reports 20 operating hours a week at Tenakee Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as part-time. Call 907-736-2347 for open days.
Where is Tenakee Health Center?
Tenakee Health Center is at D St, Hoonah, AK, 99829, Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. The area measures 0 people per square mile. Hoonah-Angoon Census Area holds 6 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Tenakee Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Tenakee Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 907-736-2347 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SOUTHEAST ALASKA REGIONAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM locations near Tenakee Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SOUTHEAST ALASKA REGIONAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM sites to Tenakee Health Center and their distances. Sites sharing an operator typically share intake and billing arrangements, so a record started at one can often be pulled up at another.
What GLP-1 medications does Medicare cover in Alaska?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Alaska Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) reads Alaska formularies free at 1-800-478-6065.